You know your students benefit from technology, and in a perfect world, your school would have tech support that not only fixed your computers but also trained you on the latest software applications. If, however, you lack the support staff to show you the ropes, you can find a number of resources online. Educator-focused sites offer up searchable lesson plans, tutorials, and relevant Web links and videos. Read on for recommendations from tech-savvy educators.
1. As a teacher, what do I do that meets your needs?
2. What could I do a bit differently, in order to help you?
3. Describe a moment when you felt proud of yourself this semester.
4. Do you feel as though you matter to our learning? If so, how? If not, how would you like to be recognized?
5. How do my lessons help you learn? Tell me what I can do to make them better.
6. How do my assessments serve you well? How could I improve them?
7. If you could design our curriculum, how would it look?
8. Whose gifts are being overlooked in our class?
9. What are you looking forward to learning during the rest of the year?
10. What would you like to teach the rest of us?